At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and contracts on major infrastructure projects while collaborating with clients and teams.
- Company: Acuity Australia, a people-first consultancy in infrastructure and construction.
- Benefits: Career growth opportunities, supportive culture, and focus on team wellbeing.
- Other info: Open to graduates eager to kickstart their career in quantity surveying.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team working on impactful projects across Australia's East Coast.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; 5+ years experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 83250 - 101750 $ per year.
Are you a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Contract Administrator looking to grow your career on major infrastructure projects? Acuity Australia is a people-first commercial and contract management consultancy with a strong and growing presence across Australia's infrastructure, transport, water and energy sectors, and we're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Sydney team.
In this role you will provide pre- and post-contract cost management and contract administration support on complex projects, from major road and rail programmes to tunnels, water and energy assets. You will work directly with clients, prepare cost plans and reports, administer contracts, and help manage subcontract packages across the project lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest capital works programmes on the East Coast of Australia while developing your career within a growing consultancy.
About You
You are a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with experience in cost management and contract administration on construction or infrastructure projects. You have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with clients and project teams onsite, and enjoy turning complex information into clear, practical advice. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are keen to keep learning and building your commercial capability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review estimates, cost plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost reports
- Undertake measurement and quantification to support estimates, tenders and valuations
- Provide contract administration, including progress claims, payment certificates, variations, notices and contractual correspondence
- Assess and value variations and change, and maintain change and risk registers
- Manage subcontractor packages, including tender evaluations, progress claims and final accounts
- Support procurement, tender documentation and tender evaluations
- Identify and report commercial risk and entitlement under contract
- Support the preparation and assessment of extension of time, variation and compensation event claims
- Build strong working relationships with clients and project teams
Role Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline (AIQS or RICS accredited preferred)
- 5+ years experience in quantity surveying, cost management or contract administration on construction or infrastructure projects
- Contract administration experience under Australian construction contracts (e.g. AS 4000, AS 2124, GC21 or similar)
- Proficiency in cost planning, measurement, cost reporting and forecasting
- Strong numeracy, analytical skills and attention to detail
- Clear written communication skills, including commercial correspondence and reports
- Proficiency in Excel and cost estimating or measurement software (e.g. CostX)
- Ability to work both independently and within project teams
- Membership of RICS or AIQS (or working towards) is well regarded
- Right to work in Australia
The following experience is highly regarded, but not essential:
- Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts (training and support is available for those new to NEC)
- Experience on transport, water or energy infrastructure projects
- Exposure to claims and/or disputes
- Project controls or commercial reporting experience
Graduates and final-year students:
We are also open to hearing from graduates, or those in the final year of a relevant course, who are keen to build a career in quantity surveying and commercial management.
About Acuity Australia
Acuity Australia provides specialist consulting services across commercial and contract advisory, claims consulting, programme management, and training workshops for complex infrastructure and construction projects. Our team has supported major programmes across Australia and internationally, working with leading organisations across transport, water, infrastructure and utilities. We are a people-first consultancy. We invest in our team's growth and wellbeing, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality commercial outcomes in a culture of collaboration, professionalism and continuous development.
Quantity Surveyor in Sydney employer: Acuity Australia
Acuity Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises its people, offering a collaborative work culture and a commitment to professional growth. As a Quantity Surveyor in Sydney, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects while receiving support for your career development and wellbeing. With a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes, Acuity fosters an environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
